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Deep Dive: Chavela (2017)

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Chavela
Chavela is a documentary that presents the life of Mexican singer and actress Chavela Vargas, directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi. The film premiered at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival on February 9, 2017, and was later distributed internationally by Latido Films. It captures Vargas's artistic journey and personal struggles, showcasing her impact on music and culture through a blend of archival footage and interviews with notable figures such as Pedro Almodóvar and Ava Gardner. The film received critical acclaim, evidenced by its 95% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 40 critics, with an average score of 7/10. It was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award and won several audience awards at various film festivals, including the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2017 Inside Out Film and Video Festival and the Pink Dragon Audience Award at the 2017 Ljubljana LGBT Film Festival.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Chavela Vargas, a legendary Mexican singer.
  • •See interviews with Pedro Almodóvar and Ava Gardner.
  • •Find out why it won multiple audience awards.

Did You Know

•Chavela premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 9, 2017.
•The film won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2017 Inside Out Film Festival.
•It received a 95% positive rating from 40 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
•Chavela was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary.

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Fans of Chavela VargasLGBTQ+ cinema enthusiastsDocumentary lovers